MAKIN’ MEMORIES (Cat) Yacht Description
This 2016 Lagoon 450 offers an amazing amount of space for her size. There are four beautifully appointed queen sized staterooms with lots of light and storage space. Each of the cabins have climate control and pristine ensuite bathrooms. Throughout the yacht light wood is used and the decor is simple and contemporary.
The lounge area has comfortable seating and an indoor dining option - plus the signature Lagoon wraparound windows that offer a fantastic panoramic view. The cockpit is shaded and has two distinct seating areas with lots of space to walk around comfortably - easy access through to the back steps for swimming. The fly bridge is where the sailing action takes place, but is also the best spot for dolphin spotting or just taking in the amazing Virgin Island scenery.
Forward there are trampolines and a great seating area. This new yacht is going to be a popular lady without a doubt!
Advertised by DMA Yachting, the astonishing charter yacht MAKIN’ MEMORIES (Cat) is a 45 ft sailing catamaran. MAKIN’ MEMORIES (Cat) spends the summer and winter season in British Virgin Islands. She was constructed by recognized shipbuilder Lagoon in 2016. The well-planned yacht layout features 3 cozy cabins and easily accommodates a maximum of 6 guests.
MAKIN’ MEMORIES (Cat) is introduced primarily as a sailing catamaran. The the heart of the yacht is the main saloon, which connects to the aft deck. The aft deck is where heart of the yacht is and that's where the guests spend most of their time. The immersive cabins are located below the main saloon, connected by stairs (inquire about handicapped access). The cabins are located in the 2 massive hulls. Multiple portholes add to the feeling of connection with the discovered environment.
and a generator.
Accommodation
3 Queen Guest Cabins1 V Births
What is the cabin arrangement of MAKIN MEMORIES?
- 3 VIP cabins
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MAKIN MEMORIES Charter Price Details
| Season Name | 2 guests | 3 guests | 4 guests | 5 guests | 6 guests | 7 guests | 8 guests | 9 guests | 10 guests | 11 guests | 12 guests |
| Summer 2025 | $18,500 | $19,000 | $19,500 | $20,000 | $20,500 | ||||||
| Winter 2025 to 2026 | $18,500 | $19,000 | $19,500 | $20,000 | $20,500 | ||||||
| Summer 2026 | $18,500 | $19,000 | $19,500 | $20,000 | $20,500 | ||||||
| Winter 2026 to 2027 | $19,500 | $20,000 | $20,500 | $21,000 | $21,500 |
Price Terms
Inclusive
Inclusive charters are crewed charters with minimum or no additional charges. Provisioning, fuel and crew are included in the price. Additional fees may include diving, premium alcohol, local taxes, or onshore activities. These vary from yacht to yacht, please inquire.MAKIN MEMORIES Yacht Charter Price
| # of charter days | Base Price | Total | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 day charter | 37,000USD to 41,000USD | 37,000USD to 41,000USD | Discounts outside the main season are common. | |
| 7 day charter | 18,500USD to 20,500USD | 18,500USD to 20,500USD | Standard charter rate, base for all calculations. | |
| 3 day charter | 9,250USD to 10,250USD | 9,250USD to 10,250USD | The usual formula is the 7 day charter rate divided by 6, times the number of days (3). Boat policy might differ. 18,500USD / 6 * 3 days = 9,250USD |
All prices are generated by a calculator and serve as a guide for new charterers. Any additional information of the Price Details section has priority over above. Availability is always subject to confirmation. Gratuity not included for it's discretionary character, usually 5%-25% of the Base Price.
Price Details
Price from: USD18,500
High season rate: USD20,500
Cruising Area
• Virgin Islands (USVI & BVI)
Base Port
• Nanny Cay – Tortola, BVI
• Additional pick-up/drop-off available at West End - Tortola, BVI
• USVI ports available on request (Contact us for details)
Yacht Status & Operations
• Based in Tortola, BVI
• BVI pick-up/drop-off preferred
• USVIf pick-ups/drop-offs accepted with advance approval
Customs Fees & Cruising Permits
• Included
Rates & Terms
Minimum charter nights
• 5-night minimum
• Shorter charters considered on request
Short-Term Charter Rate Calculations
• 6 nights = weekly rate ÷ 7 × 6
• 5 nights or less = weekly rate ÷ 6 × number of nights
Sleep Aboard Option
Enjoy a relaxed evening onboard before your charter begins.
• Offered at 50% of the daily rate
• Boarding available after 4:00 PM
• Includes snacks, welcome cocktails & continental breakfast
• Dinner ashore at guest expense
• Excludes Christmas & New Year’s weeks
Dinning Options- The number of meals listed are based on a 7 night charter
Full-Board Plan – Great for guests who want a fully onboard culinary experience
• 7 breakfasts, 7 lunches & 7 dinners onboard
• Standard plan included in your charter rate
Half-Board Plan – Ideal for guests who enjoy dining ashore
• 7 breakfasts, 4 lunches & 3 dinners onboard
• 3 lunches & 4 dinners ashore (guest expense)
• $150 per person discount
Local Fare Meal Plan – A taste of Caribbean cuisine
• 7 breakfasts, 5 lunches & 6 dinners onboard
• 2 lunches & 1 dinner ashore (guest expense)
• $75 per person discount
Holiday Rates 2025 / 2026 Season
Holiday season pricing is full-board only, 7 nights
Christmas Week
• $23,000 | 2–6 guests
• Must end on or before December 26
New Year’s Week
• $23,000 | 2–6 guests
• May not start prior to December 27
Important Notes
• Charter waiver required in addition to standard contract
• Please inquire for BVI port availability due to annual limit
All-Inclusive Rate Includes
• Meals & Beverages onboard
• Fuel
• Mooring fees
• Private Yacht & Service of the crew (captain, chef/mate)
• Insurance for the yacht and the passengers (civil liability)
• Accommodation in private air-conditioned cabins each with an ensuite bathroom and bedding, towels, and beach towels
• 3” gel foam mattress toppers
• Silky bamboo sheets
• Towels
• Cookware
• Magma grill
• Flatware
• Glassware
• Outside cushions
• New Doyle mainsail and headsail
• Starlink installed
• Commoderizers installed in all heads
• Bote 360 floating raft with Bote waterproof speaker and matching cooler
• 2 Crystal Kayak Paddle Boards
• 6 Big Joe oversized noodles
• 2 Big Joe floating bean bags
• All new snorkeling equipment
• 2 SubLue NavBow Underwater Scooters
• 3-person “Hot Dog” inflatable
• 4 fishing poles and equipment
• New Infanta SR 3.9 dinghy (12.8’) with 30 HP engine
All-Inclusive Rate Does Not Include
• Special provisioning requests (inquire for further details)
• Cancellation insurance and private insurance
• Airport transfers to/from yacht base
• Personal Expenses
Cruising Area
• Virgin Islands (USVI & BVI)
Base Port
• Nanny Cay – Tortola, BVI
• Additional pick-up/drop-off available at West End - Tortola, BVI
• USVI ports available on request (Contact us for details)
Yacht Status & Operations
• Based in Tortola, BVI
• BVI pick-up/drop-off preferred
• USVIf pick-ups/drop-offs accepted with advance approval
Customs Fees & Cruising Permits
• Included
Rates & Terms
Minimum charter nights
• 5-night minimum
• Shorter charters considered on request
Short-Term Charter Rate Calculations
• 6 nights = weekly rate ÷ 7 × 6
• 5 nights or less = weekly rate ÷ 6 × number of nights
Sleep Aboard Option
Enjoy a relaxed evening onboard before your charter begins.
• Offered at 50% of the daily rate
• Boarding available after 4:00 PM
• Includes snacks, welcome cocktails & continental breakfast
• Dinner ashore at guest expense
• Excludes Christmas & New Year’s weeks
Dinning Options- The number of meals listed are based on a 7 night charter
Full-Board Plan – Great for guests who want a fully onboard culinary experience
• 7 breakfasts, 7 lunches & 7 dinners onboard
• Standard plan included in your charter rate
Half-Board Plan – Ideal for guests who enjoy dining ashore
• 7 breakfasts, 4 lunches & 3 dinners onboard
• 3 lunches & 4 dinners ashore (guest expense)
• $150 per person discount
Local Fare Meal Plan – A taste of Caribbean cuisine
• 7 breakfasts, 5 lunches & 6 dinners onboard
• 2 lunches & 1 dinner ashore (guest expense)
• $75 per person discount
Holiday Rates 2025 / 2026 Season
Holiday season pricing is full-board only, 7 nights
Christmas Week
• $23,000 | 2–6 guests
• Must end on or before December 26
New Year’s Week
• $23,000 | 2–6 guests
• May not start prior to December 27
Important Notes
• Charter waiver required in addition to standard contract
• Please inquire for BVI port availability due to annual limit
All-Inclusive Rate Includes
• Meals & Beverages onboard
• Fuel
• Mooring fees
• Private Yacht & Service of the crew (captain, chef/mate)
• Insurance for the yacht and the passengers (civil liability)
• Accommodation in private air-conditioned cabins each with an ensuite bathroom and bedding, towels, and beach towels
• 3” gel foam mattress toppers
• Silky bamboo sheets
• Towels
• Cookware
• Magma grill
• Flatware
• Glassware
• Outside cushions
• New Doyle mainsail and headsail
• Starlink installed
• Commoderizers installed in all heads
• Bote 360 floating raft with Bote waterproof speaker and matching cooler
• 2 Crystal Kayak Paddle Boards
• 6 Big Joe oversized noodles
• 2 Big Joe floating bean bags
• All new snorkeling equipment
• 2 SubLue NavBow Underwater Scooters
• 3-person “Hot Dog” inflatable
• 4 fishing poles and equipment
• New Infanta SR 3.9 dinghy (12.8’) with 30 HP engine
All-Inclusive Rate Does Not Include
• Special provisioning requests (inquire for further details)
• Cancellation insurance and private insurance
• Airport transfers to/from yacht base
• Personal Expenses
MAKIN MEMORIES Yacht Charter Locations
Summer Season
Winter Season
Amenities
Specifications
Features
More Specifications
Diving Yacht offers Rendezvous Diving only
Fishing
Green Initiatives
Water Sports
Other Entertainment
15 Dry Board Games & Card Games
Crew gratuity: Venmo/ Zelle preferred / cash
Crew Information
Captain: Jim Travis
Capt. Jim Travis
Jim grew up on the beaches of Delaware, spending much of his free time boating and playing on the local waters, fishing and surfing year-round. Local fishing, crabbing and clamming were a way of life growing up on the Delaware shores. Seafood feasts were a central part of his family’s customs and celebrations – and the beginning of Jim’s love for exploring the endless spicing and cooking combinations with seafood.
Jim spent his early adult years as a navigator on a minesweeper in the navy during the Gulf War, which, despite the obvious dangers this involved, reaffirmed his love for life on the water and ignited the beginnings of the dream to eventually transition to a full-time career on the water. However, following his career in the navy, Jim’s passion for food and cooking steered him in another direction and he spent the following 10+ years on the west coast in the Monterey Bay area developing and honing his skills in all aspects of the food industry food prepping, serving, and bartending in a variety of environments from eclectic coffee shops to fine dining establishments to large banquet catering events.
Jim is looking forward to sharing his love of the water and all the different ways you can explore the water from Makin’ Memories…from our paddleboards, to kayaks, to underwater SubLues, to snorkeling gear, to relaxing on our 360 floating dock, with your feet in the blue Caribbean water and one of Jim’s specialty cocktails in hand, letting all your worries float away!
Chef Courtney Travis
Courtney grew up in Maryland, boating along the Potomac River and Chesapeake Bay, and spending many summers on Cape Cod, MA. She loved exploring Martha’s Vineyard, Nantucket, Woods Hole, and the many islands and hidden beaches around Buzzards Bay. Whether boating, waterskiing, windsurfing, paddleboarding, kayaking, or sailing, playing in or on the water has always been Courtney’s happy place!
Her passion for food and cooking began early, leading her to work in various roles within the food service industry, including as a short-order cook, caterer, bartender, and server at 5-star restaurants. In 2009, Courtney deepened her exploration of the connection between food and nutrition, dedicating years to studying culinary and functional nutrition. In 2015, she became a Certified Culinary Nutrition Expert through the Academy of Culinary Nutrition in Ontario, Canada.
Courtney’s culinary expertise focuses on creating nutritious dishes crafted with the freshest local, organic ingredients. She takes pride in preparing meals that nourish the body with healthy, balanced foods while delivering unforgettable flavors that make your taste buds dance!
In addition to her culinary talents, Courtney has received minister credentials from the Universal Life Church, a non-denominational, non-profit religious organization. This allows her to officially perform the sacrament of marriage, helping couples celebrate their special day by officiating their weddings with warmth and joy.
Courtney and Jim
We met in our early 20’s and became roommates and best friends, bartending together at a local bar in Santa Cruz, CA. Our friendship was instant as we were both very young and a long way from home, but excited for the year-round warmth and endless opportunities to play outside, especially boating, sailing or surfing on the water. We loved working together bartending and providing exceptional service and memorable nights for our customers and friends at the bar. However, as with all things, life moved on and we lost touch over the years. It was over 20 years later when we finally reconnected. Once again, the connection was instant, and we were married 8 months later!
Our shared love for food, warmth, sunshine, boats, entertaining and any and all things water-related was an easy and natural pathway to a shared dream, which is now our reality, buying the boat of our dreams and living full-time in the gorgeous Caribbean waters, hosting memorable vacations and sharing all of our favorite passions in life with others!
We are excited to share this dream with you and your guests, to spoil your taste buds with our years of culinary experience, and to create memorable adventures sailing, swimming, snorkeling . . . and just allowing you to become fully immersed in the natural beauty and island-style pace of life!
We look forward to meeting and serving you….and Makin’ Memories that will last a lifetime!
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Reviews
Every detail was lovely and enjoyable! The food was absolutely divine - every single meal!!!
Thank you both so much for making our vacation perfect! We definitely will miss ya’ll!! Hope we can return on Makin’ Memories again!
Whether we were enjoying cocktails at sunset from a quiet cove or exploring hidden beaches, we were constantly in awe of the experience! The whole trip was a blissful escape from reality and we cannot thank you two enough!!!!
Courtney made the best food ever (my mom and dad have a competition). Best of all, you were the sweetest and funniest people ever (sorry dad!)! I enjoyed every moment! I saw an octopus and named it Jim and I saw a turtle and named it Courtney. I will miss riding on the dinghy and finding cuties - my favorite cutie, my tarpons!
Love you guys! Thanks for everything!
This was a trip of a lifetime!!!! Snorkeling, turtles, morning rainbows, funky beach bars, live music, Jim’s drink of the day, paddle boarding, shooting stars, endless giggles, and Courtney‘s AMAZING meals are just a few of the memories we will take with us. Real downtime in pure relaxation together was what these lifelong friends living in different cities needed. Every detail was so well planned and thoughtful. We loved exploring different islands each day, sleeping in a different cove each night, and even “battling” a few squalls!
This was not just a vacation, but an ADVENTURE!!! Thank you! Thank you! We appreciate all you did to take care of us, your hospitality, and for opening your amazing home and way of life to us!!
All aboard! A toast with Moët to start the trip.
Knowledgeable sailors, keeping everyone well informed & safe!
In the know of places to go!
Never disappointed with the creativity & choices of food served.
Mimosa’s a plenty! Cups never empty.
Everyday new experiences & opportunities. For Adventure.
Many duties behind the scene that do not go unnoticed!
Oh my gosh, Courtney. Paul doesn’t fit in his shorts!! LOL
Rum drinks daily by bartender Jim! Creative, again!
Island time & visits were well coordinated by Courtney & Tim.
Excellent yacht charter we chose for our trip!
Special team they are together, makin’ sure we are…
MAKIN’ MEMORIES!!
thank you both so much for a vacation we will never forget!
Thank you for the hospitality, laughs & full belly’s!!
The trip and the two of you exceeded all expectations. Our family is so grateful for this time, we appreciate all you did to make it so special!
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I had so much fun on this trip! Y'all made it so special for us! I enjoyed waking up in the morning and being in the water, then y'all would come out and all the fun started. We had such a fun time!
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Thank you both so much for a most wonderful time! We enjoyed every bit of it! The food was amazing and all of the water sports too! Most importantly, thanks for sitting through our 300+ picture slideshow! 🙂
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Thank y'all so much! I am so happy that I got to do all of the cool activities on your boat. I will never forget how nice and how much work y'all put into the trip to make us have a great time. This was definitely the most beautiful beach/boat trip I've ever had. Hope ya'll are able to travel the world!
You did such a fantastic job of showing us the best beaches and snorkeling on the islands. The sailing was one of our favorite parts of the trip. Courtney, your culinary skills are top notch! We ate like KINGS! Bartender Jim, your specialty cocktails were delicious. BEST margaritas on the island! You truly live up to the name of Makin' Memories! We will cherish the ones we made here with you! We will definitely recommend this charter to all our friends and family!
Most amazing, fun, lovely, exciting, and special family trip! Thank you for everything! We will never forget your hospitality, especially the food!
"The Fun Table"
Rene
Joseph
Georgia
-The Yacht was so comfortable and spotless clean.
-We could not have asked for a more friendly and accommodating crew. They were the absolute best.
-We could not imagine a better week than what we experienced with them. -Courtney’s food was better than any food we have ever had. I do believe Courtney could beat out any chef professional or otherwise.
-Snorkeling was amazing, walking up to the old sugar cane plantation to watch the sunset and seeing all the wild goats. Siting on the 360 float having drinks in the evening. Courtney’s food and Jim’s bushwhacker. There is so much!!
-Robert G.
We were thrilled with:
The crew: Jim and Courtney are amazing! We had a three generation group and they went above and beyond to make us all comfortable. They are knowledgeable about the area and took us to amazing locations. Courtney’s cooking with Jim’s assist is beyond incredible. Each meal was presented with beauty, and most importantly, fantastic taste. They really made this an extra special vacation.
The Boat: We love the outdoor space. Several places to hang out in both shade and sun. And the water toys were so fun. We really enjoyed relaxing on the float, playing with the SubLue, paddle boarding, and hotdogging behind the Dinghy. The cabins are comfortable, especially the mattresses. Courtney (and Jim) thought of every amenity for our stay.
The USVI: location after location of great snorkeling, smooth white sandy beaches, clear clean blue/green water, and beautiful hills and mountains. Each location was more beautiful than the next.
Truly an amazing vacation!






































































































































































